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Antrieb — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
  • engine noun A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
  • impetus noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
  • inducement noun An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
  • motor noun A machine that converts energy, such as electricity or fuel, into motion.
  • propulsion noun The force or process that drives something forward.

Senses

Antrieb is used for these senses in English:

  • drive A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
  • engine A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects. [from 16th c.]
  • impetus Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
  • impetus The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
  • inducement An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.
  • motor A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
  • propulsion The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.

drive — full definition

  1. verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
  2. verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
  3. noun A journey made in a vehicle.
  4. noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
  5. noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.

engine — full definition

  1. noun A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
  2. noun A software system built to handle one specific technical job, usually named after that job.
  3. noun A person, group, or force that drives or powers something forward.
  4. noun A locomotive; the self-powered unit that pulls a train.

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